Infant Crying
Infants communicate by crying. They are new to the world, and every sensation, every feeling is something new. New parents often have a hard time determining what an infant needs when he cries. There are some basic needs that the new parent can check when an infant is crying, to be sure that they are met. Any one of them, or a combination, can be the reason the infant is crying.
First, check to see if the baby's diaper is wet or soiled. That can make an infant very uncomfortable. If the baby needs a change, then change his diaper. Often, that will solve the problem. Infants often get very upset and cry hard during a diaper change. That is usually because being uncovered can be uncomfortable for him. Do the change as quickly and efficiently as possible. Then, cover the baby back up with a blanket or the baby's clothing.
Infants like to be warm. Being too cold or hot could be a reason an infant is crying. Often, the most soothing thing to an infant is being held close to a parent. It is not possible to hold an infant too much; infants cannot be "spoiled" by lots of love and attention. Check to see if he is too hot. If the baby's skin is very red, or if he is sweating, he may need to have his clothing or blanket adjusted to cool him off. Temperature is an important thing to check to make the baby comfortable.
Is the infant hungry? Perhaps he needs to nurse or have a bottle. Offer a feeding. Small infants need to eat often, as they are growing rapidly. Eating is also soothing and comforting. An infant will never overeat; so do not worry about overfeeding. He will stop crying when his hunger is satisfied.
Once infants eat, gas develops. An infant's digestive system is very immature - eating is a new experience! The infant's crying could mean she needs to be burped. Place the infant against a shoulder so that her stomach is up against the adult's shoulder. Pat firmly on her back to see if she needs to burp. Sometimes, walking the baby in this position can help soothe her. Remember, she was used to movement in the womb. Another way to help relieve gas is to sit the baby with the palm of the hand against her stomach, and the infant leaning up against that hand. Pat firmly on the back repeatedly to see if that helps the baby to expel air.
Infants like to be swaddled in a small blanket. Swaddling means that the blanket is wrapped around the baby's body fairly tightly so that the arms are held close to the body. Remember that the baby was all curled up inside the womb not so long ago, so the feeling of being held together is comforting. The feeling of flailing could be the reason for the infant's crying. There are easy ways to fold a blanket and wrap it around a baby so that the baby is comfortably swaddled. Always make sure that the head and neck are not wrapped in the blanket!
If you have checked the baby's temperature, and checked whether baby is hungry or needs a burp, and the baby is swaddled, if he is still crying, you can try making a rhythmic "Shhhh" sound near the baby's ear. That sounds like the womb, and can help the baby to settle down as well. The overwhelming sounds in the room could be the cause of the infant's crying.
All of these techniques can be helpful for soothing a crying infant. Always, if you suspect that the baby is in pain or sick, or if he won't stop crying after trying all of these things, check with the baby's pediatrician.
Infant Crying related articles:
Information About People
One thing that's for certain is our unlimited access to information. The deluge of data that flows through cyberspace is impossible to acquire in a full lifetime. Ever since the World-Wide-Web made its mark in history, people have had access to things tha... Information On Schizophrenia
Information on Schizophrenia
In the event you would need information on schizophrenia, there are a multitude of sources available online. Schizophrenia is a disorder of the brain that occurs in both men and women. Various sources of online inform... Ingrown Hair
Having an ingrown hair can be a painful thing. When a hair grows under the skin instead of out of it can lead to discomfort and in some cases infection.
If you have an ingrown hair there are things you can do to solve the problem. One is t... International Flights
More people than ever are booking international flights for both business and pleasure. Flying on an airplane from continent to continent has become very routine for many people. However, there are some things that you need to remember before you take off... Internet Auctions
If you're looking for a legitimate work-from-home moneymaking opportunity, consider trying your hand at Internet auctions. The proliferation of such websites as eBay, AuctionFire, Yahoo Auctions, and others has made it easy for thousands of people just l...
more Pocket Links articles:
Audio Cd Book
Some people hate read but love literature. How’s that for confusing? And frustrating, if you are trying to buy a Christmas, birthday, or other gift for this person. For example, I have a brilliant friend who is the Albert Schweitzer of computer program... Andy Warhol Pictures
When we speak of Andy Warhol pictures we are speaking of not only two kinds of pictures but of a distinctive era in American culture, of artists, models, and of factories turned into the-place-to-be studios.
Of course, now, at our end, we have th... Auto Accident
Have you ever been in an auto accident? This is no joke, people. The sad reality is that the majority of us will cause or be involved in an auto accident at some point in our lives. The statistics actually say that every seven years is common. That's righ... Dodge Dakota
I have been driving my 1990 Dodge Dakota for 16 years now, and I have to say that I have never owned a car which has served me better. I have not been easy on my pickup truck. I am not one of those guys who buys a 1990 Dodge Dakota just to be macho and s... Client Gifts
Anyone who has spent time building a business should take time maintaining his relationship with his clients. There are many situations that may leave a business owner wondering which client gifts are appropriate, if any at all. The dilemma is relevant fo... |